Hi, I need some help please re the best train option from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels Noord.
From my research, I have 2 options:
1) Thalys train - € 32,00 + 2.50 CC charge for youth ticket to Zuid station, would then take underground to Noord.
2)
http://www.ns.nl/ Intercity train - € 24,60 + 2.50 cc charge for youth ticket to Brussels Agglo station, would then take underground to Noord. This is via the Roosendaal (roosendaal grens) borderstation. If I choose Maastricht (vise grens), there's no youth fare available.
So my questions are:
- The only benefit of Thalys over a regular train is that the trip is approx 45 min quicker if on schedule, is that correct?
- If thats the case, I would just take a regular train. How does the Roosendaal option differ from the other borderstation? How long is the journey?
- Is it easy to get from Agglo to Noord?
- I am assuming I can take any train on the day the ticket is booked for if I choose the cheap train because it doesnt give a departure time. Where can I find schedules?
- Should I pre-book or will I get the same fare at the station? I can't see whether it's promo or not...
THANK YOU!